Understand the physiology underlying cardiometabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, new approaches to effective assessments and treatments, and how to integrate these lifesaving tools into practice.

Improved sanitation and decreased exposure to infectious agents may play a role in the surging incidence of autoimmune disorders, but that is not the whole story. Certain infections increase the likelihood of autoimmune conditions, and the role of tolerance in the immune system may be the key to understanding the pathophysiology of autoimmune conditions.

Approximately a quarter of the North American population suffers from GERD, yet the common medications used to treat GERD carry significant health risks. What can you do to help GERD patients without worsening their health in the long term?